12/09/21 Sha Tin Tips & best bets for today

Today's free Hong Kong best bets takes place at Sha Tin, with the 10-race card consisting of 3 events on the all weather track and the remainder on the turf course.

Although there are two tropical cyclones near Hong Kong, the weather forecast is for a hot and sunny afternoon.

After two meetings this season, Karis Teetan, Zac Purton and Joao Moreira are the leading jockeys, with four winners respectively.

Following two victories at Happy Valley on Wednesday, Zac Purton and is now only one win away from reaching his 1300th victory in Hong Kong. He looks set to achieve the remarkable feat today, with some strong mounts including Diamond Star and Hercules.

Trainers Danny Shum and David Hayes are leading the training ranks, with 3 winners each.

 

 

Sha Tin Race 2 #3 Hercules $8.50

In the first all weather race for the season, Hercules looks a good chance with the rating of 57.

He won on his seasonal debut last season and is expected to run well first-up today.

He was placed over this trip last year, showing a strong turn of foot to finish third behind Super Alliances and Victory In Hand.

This 6YO gelding went to Conghua for training during the summer and won a barrier trial on 23rd August.

Zac Purton will be on board again, having been on board the horse for two good gallops and he looks fit enough to win.

 

Sha Tin Race 8 Tip #9 Gluck Racer $3.80

Gluck Racer had two wins and has placed twice in five starts last season and will improve as a 4YO.

Last time over the same course and distance, he had the visors on for the first time and cruised to a 2 length victory.

He also wore the visor in a recent barrier trial, where he finished well.

He will jump from gate 1 in this clash, which is ideal for him.

He's fit and looks set to bring Chad Schofield his first winner of the season.